Read the WHAT IS A CYCLE? section of the Battery FAQ.
Thanks, I already read it. Indeed I don't think I did 4 cycles in a day and half. When it has 0 cycles, then the Health Condition in the System Information would show "Good". My question: After how many cycles the Battery Health Condition goes from "Good" to "Normal"?
In order to argue with the eBay seller, I need to find out if you gals/guys could check that the serial printed in the back of your battery is the same as the one reported in the System Information.
For those who are willing to help, to access the Battery System Information click "About This Mac", then click "More Info..." button, then click "System Report" button. In the hardware section click "Power". In the "Model Information" subsection, you'll see the serial number and in the "Health Information" subsection you'll see the cycle count and condition.
My system reports actually the following:
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: 6N9030A6X2VLA
Manufacturer: SMP
Device Name: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0
PCB Lot Code: 0
Firmware Version: 002a
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 100
Charge Information:
Charge Remaining (mAh): 4775
Fully Charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 4775
Health Information:
Cycle Count: 5
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 174
Voltage (mV): 12569
To read the serial printed physically in the back of the battery, you need to remove the lid at bottom of your mac. For those who have the late 2008 MBP it is very very easy
, you don't need a screwdriver.
I just need to confirm that both serials match in order to argue with the seller that it is not a genuine Apple battery, because he cold claim easily that I did those 5 cycles reported by the System Information...
Thanks for your collaboration